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Opinion

Grin and bear it

By Sam Mendelson · Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin shows the flaws in lax gun regulations and so-called "Stand Your Ground" laws.

A critical view of KONY 2012

By Julia Greenwald · Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The popular viral campaign oversimplifies a complicated situation.

McBride backs Abby Finn

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

AU SG President Tim McBride cites his positive experience working with Abby Finn in the Undergraduate Senate as the reason for his endorsement.

Opinion

Quick Take: The aftermath of the Jan Brewer protests

March 6

Our quick take columnists and guests weigh in on the event, debating whether it, or the student response to it, was appropriate.

Opinion

Op-Ed: AU Dems president resigns

March 6

Amid controversy over protests at Jan Brewer's speech, AU College Democrats president Chris Litchfield explains his resignation.

Opinion

Peddling for respect and courtesy

By Conor Shapiro | March 6

While most motorists are considerate, many care for bikers about as much as pink slips.

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CASJ stands by protests

March 5

CASJ defends last week's Brewer protests: to not protest would have entailed "the acceptance of institutionalized racism and hate".

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Pronouns: beyond the gender binary

March 5

Francesca Morizio discusses the pitfalls of using century-old he/she pronouns in today's slightly complex social milieu.

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Op-ed: AU should not tolerate Brewer

March 5

Senior Matthew Metcalf defends last week's Brewer protests, arguing that Brewer's ideas harm the practical free speech rights of Latino-Americans.

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Staff editorial: An unnecessary ban

March 5

The Eagle opposes the possible implementation of a campus-wide ban on smoking.

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Op-ed: Time to take SG elections seriously

By Douglas Bell | March 5

Student Government elections are coming up. Though many students are unaware of what SG does, it actually has a major hand in what goes on at AU on a daily basis.

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Quick Take: Whitney Houston's death

February 28

With a few weeks to look back on Whitney Houston's death and the reaction to it, our columnists weigh in on the death of an icon and what that should mean to us.

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To deadbolt, or not to deadbolt?

By Julia Greenwald | February 28

It's about time the student body notice that we live at a university, not in a utopia.

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March 1, a day for student action

By Mana Aliabadi | February 28

Mana Aliabadi discusses Occupy AU's involvement in upcoming National Day of Education, and why students choose to get involved.

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Staff editorial: AU Central addressing vet needs

February 28

Veterans studying at AU have to endure long waits to receive needed benefits, but AU plans to hire more personnel to address the problem.

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OP-ED: Sallie Mae VP clarifies policies

February 27

Sallie Mae VP clarifies "forbearance" fee after public outcry.

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OP-ED: Athletic Department replies to Feb. 21 op-ed

February 27

Claims based on false information, AU Athletics Department says.

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OP-ED: College Republicans react to protest

February 27

The principle behind the interruption of Gov. Brewer's visit is in conflict with fundamental tenets of contemporary liberal thought.

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OP-ED: Open dialogue not allowed

February 27

Julia Moriss decries "the most politically active university"'s unreasonable attitude towards politicians.

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OP-ED: Protests must be respectful

February 27

Ryan Stanley writes in about the ineffectiveness of the disrupting protest of Gov. Brewer.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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